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Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 18.06.2025

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Event Details

  • Date and Time: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3 PM EDT
  • Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, USA
  • Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
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Real Madrid vs Al HilalWednesday, June 18, 2025, 3 PM EDT
Real Madrid odds-345
Al Hilal odds+740
Draw+460
Over 2.5-222
Betting BonusUp to 100 $/€

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Preview and Team News

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid, one of the most successful clubs in the world with 36 La Liga titles and 15 UEFA Champions League trophies, enter this tournament as strong favorites. 

This is manager Xabi Alonso’s first official assignment with the team, following Carlo Ancelotti’s departure at the end of last season to become Brazil’s head coach. Madrid are one of the biggest proponents of “direct football” in the world, and coach Alonso will be eager for his wards to pick up right where they left off. 

Having kept a clean sheet in each of their last two encounters, against Real Sociedad and Sevilla, the squad know that their defensive solidity will be highly envied across the tournament. Their long-ball approach – where their defenders send aerial passes to their attackers – is also something that works well to their advantage. 

In the upcoming clash, Alonso will have to make do without the services of several key players, including Antonio Rudiger, Daniel Carvajal, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, and Ferland Mendy, due to injury.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Al Hilal (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Tchouameni, Ramon, F. Garcia; Guler, Ceballos, Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo.

Al Hilal Team News

Al Hilal, having come second in the Saudi Pro League in 2024-25, will have their collars turned up against critics when they meet Real Madrid in the Club World Cup. They’re one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia, with nine league titles and four AFC Champions League trophies under their belt. 

Interestingly, they were the runners-up of the FIFA Club World Cup, held in Morocco in 2022. However, this time around, the team are expected to face a lot of challenges, especially in the final third where their attackers will be closely marked. 

Italian manager Simone Inzaghi, who recently led Inter Milan to the UEFA Champions League final, has taken over the reins at Al Hilal to bring his unique style of possession-based football to the table. 

Luckily for him, Kaio is the only player ruled out with a muscle injury. The squad will have to work on their defense. If they fail to withstand any challenges sent their way by Los Blancos, they’ll be in for a long, painful night – one very similar to what Inzaghi went through in Munich recently.

Al Hilal predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Bounou; Koulibaly, Al Bulayhi, Al Dawsan, Al Harbi; Neves, N. Al Dawsari; Al Qahtani, Milinkovic-Savic, S. Al Dawsari; Malcom.

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Prediction

  • Pick: Real Madrid to win
  • Odds: -345 (20Bet)
  • Score prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Al Hilal

It goes without saying that Real Madrid are the overwhelming favorites to win this game. They’re much stronger than their opponents, both on paper and in reality, which makes them very intimidating. Despite Ancelotti’s departure, the team are likely to focus on maintaining a key sense of balance with their three forwards, led by Frenchman Kylian Mbappe. 

Although injuries have severely depleted their defense, with players all across the flank being ruled out, the Spanish side have enough reserves on their bench. That said, a clean sheet is far from guaranteed.

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Prediction, Betting Tip

  • Pick: Real Madrid to score the first goal
  • Odds: -313 (20Bet)

We predict that Real Madrid will score the first goal. Our hunch is based on the fact that their attacking trio, consisting of Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius, is among the best in the world and capable of breaking down any kind of defensive unit. Moreover, they’ve opened the scoring in each of their last two matches. 

Al Hilal may have Koulibaly anchoring their defense, but he could be left helpless once Madrid’s attackers start playing between the lines. Despite having kept a clean sheet against Al Qasdiya, the Saudi giants know that defending against Alonso’s men will be a different gravy altogether.

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Where to Watch (USA, Canada)

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